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Rice Dance Theatre

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Rice Dance Theatre is the premier student dance organization at Rice University performing contemporary styles since its founding in 1970. Rice Dance Theatre was formed as a student contemporary company called Rice Dance Troupe in the 70s. In 1980, Linda Phenix was hired to lead the Rice dance program and take over the troupe, later renamed Rice Dance Theatre in 1986. RDT was led by various artistic directors over the past few decades, evolving through different locations and dance styles. Since 2016, RDT has been completely student-run, joining the Club Sports roster in 2018. The predominantly contemporary/modern company has since evolved to showcase a variety of styles and will continue to offer more. RDT has showcased professional and student choreography for the Rice and Houston community and has taken two weekly classes with accomplished faculty since its founding.